Celtics' Jayson Tatum has surgery on ruptured right Achilles
espn.comPublished: 5/14/2025
Summary
Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon after Game 4, undergoing successful surgery but likely missing significant time. His stellar playoff performance, including a career-high 42 points, has made his absence a major blow to the Celtics, who were within a game of elimination heading into Game 5. Without Tatum, the team faces challenges in continuing their quest for the Eastern Conference finals and may need new leadership as they rebuild without him.